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Chapter 3

The satyr banged the doors open. He headed straight for the receptionist. “I’m here for Anthony Raymondo. His ship got stuck in the storm. I-It’s the- The ‘Di Voltaire’ Crew of seven him included.” His hands were shaking. The Sailor had two options. Sink or Swim. Easy or Hard. It would make more sense to choose the first option. To just drown. The odds of surviving were slim. The water was freezing. The waves topped seven stories. Lightning was flashing. The cabin was already breaking apart. It would hurt him more if he tried to escape. But… His roommates. His friends. They were his family. And they were waiting for him. Em and Vicky would be devastated. And Taeo… He didn’t want to think about that. He made his decision